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* This one’s coming out of nowhere…

***Media Advisory***

Bob Daiber for Governor Annoucement

Event: Superintendent Dr. Bob Daiber will announce that he is entering the race for Governor of Illinois, media availability after annoucement.

When: February 13th, 2017
12:00pm-1:00pm

Where: Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation
1210 N. Main St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025

He’s the Regional Superintendent out of Madison County. And he’s a Democrat. His website is still a placeholder.

I’m actually scheduled to be in Edwardsville that day, so maybe I’ll go to the event.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:37 am

Comments

Well…good luck to him, I suppose. If his signs say “Dr. Bob”, that’d be fun.

Comment by Arsenal Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:39 am
First, he needs to hire a proofreader.

Comment by Archiesmom Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:41 am
If he serves at the pleasure of the gov - Uh oh?

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:41 am
“Annoucement” I wonder if his campaign already regrets a single letter. /s

Comment by Stark Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:42 am
Looks like the hopes for a smooth Democratic primary that’s not a great big free-for-all are disappearing by the day…

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:42 am
You have to assume that Rauner is ultimately going to finance a D candidate to try to choose his opponent. Perhaps this is that guy.

Comment by ILPundit Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:42 am
Who?

Comment by Chicago Cynic Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:43 am
It is very auspicious that he announces on the day we celebrate the birth of our Greatest Illinois Governor - Abraham Lincoln

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:44 am
A plant from Pritzger to cut into Manar downstate. But that may be giving Pritzger too much credit. Bob has no chance.

Comment by Madison Co Labor Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:44 am
He is elected just like the gov.

Comment by DownState Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:44 am
– You have to assume that Rauner is ultimately going to finance a D candidate to try to choose his opponent –

Well, it kind of is a time-honored tactic in this state, right? Maybe he can find another Democrat named Chris Kennedy or JB Pritzker.

Comment by JB13 Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:45 am
==Looks like the hopes for a smooth Democratic primary that’s not a great big free-for-all are disappearing by the day…==

One might be in danger of reading too much into a longshot candidacy.

Comment by Arsenal Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:45 am
Who?

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:47 am
–One might be in danger of reading too much into a longshot candidacy.–

Or, we’re at three over a year out, and it looks like plenty more to come. Could double or triple easily. You’re right this guy has no chance, though.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:51 am
==Or, we’re at three over a year out, and it looks like plenty more to come.==

Oh, it’ll be crowded, no doubt. It oughtta be. Rauner is vulnerable and it’s a good gig. But “crowded” doesn’t mean “free for all”. And of the 3 in so far, let’s be real, 2 are…going to be content with something besides the Governor’s Office.

Comment by Arsenal Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 11:55 am
With the attack on education in this state may be a welcome change.

Comment by anon 123 Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 12:00 pm
Daiber ran two or three time against Ron Stephens for State Representative. I believe he has served on his village council, a county board member and township position - Trifecta.

Comment by Highland, IL Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 12:03 pm
At this rate,it looks like the GOP running
in 2016- a very crowded field. Maybe one will emerge… please.

Comment by Anon Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 12:19 pm
Dr.who ??

Comment by Mad dog Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 12:20 pm
I just found the fourth person.

Comment by Blue dog dem Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 12:25 pm
Doesn’t everyone know that you drop the “n” after “ou” when the word ends in “ment” in that part of the state.

Comment by CLJ Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 12:25 pm
He actually filed with SBOE the same day as Kennedy. I remember seeing it on the site.

Comment by Precinct Captain Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 12:31 pm
So he left the “n” out of his announcement. Any chance he also leaves the “ing” out his speeches?

Comment by DuPage Bard Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:01 pm
Go big or go home.

Comment by NIU Grad Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:04 pm
Here is EXACTLY how I’m approaching this announcement;

When he gets the signatures required to get on the ballot, and is still on the ballot after the inevitable challenges a candidacy like this almost automatically draws…

… then I’ll see this specific run as genuine.

We’ll see.

He’s announced. Ok.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:05 pm
If you search Dr. Bob Daiber he is the 8th entry and it’s an oral history of the 1985 school reforms.

Comment by OneMan Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:06 pm
Dr. Bob Daibler of Madeupville?

“Illinois has had two long years of a governor who drops his “g”’s. That’s why I’m going to start droppig my “n”’s.”

Comment by Anon Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:18 pm
Is he a multi-millionaire?

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:20 pm
Bout time we have a candidate from downstate/southern Illinois. He’s a huge union backed guy (was the state NEA pres I think) who I bet is going to surprise some people. Remember St. Clair and Madison and other downstaters elected Blago. Let the Chicago million/billionaires beat each other up and split the vote. He runs the rest of the state and wins. He’s a farmer and an educator. When he puts on Carhart I bet it’s not for a photo op like Rauner.

Comment by HumpDay Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:43 pm
“And of the 3 in so far, let’s be real, 2 are…going to be content with something besides the Governor’s Office.”

Which 2 Arsenal?

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:43 pm
HumpDay you frighten me! A split vote is Pat Quinn’s best chance. Pat Quinn is Rauner’s best chance.

Comment by lake county democrat Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:48 pm
Probably raise funds and then drop out and use it on a real campaign for something.

Comment by stlboy Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:48 pm
So we are supposed to elect a teacher who is spelling challenged? Sure, yeah right. Ever hear of spellcheck?

More fodder for the battle field. The Democratic have to winnow the herd long before the primary arrives. 1.4% is going to laugh himself silly as the Dems bloody themselves ahead of the primary.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 1:55 pm
==Remember St. Clair and Madison and other downstaters elected Blago.==

Oh…gee.

==Which 2 Arsenal?==

Pawar and Daiber. I like Pawar a lot, but he’s not giving us much reason to take his run seriously.

Comment by Arsenal Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 2:12 pm
Just talked to some Chicago-land insiders that say this guy is the real deal and will have support even in the city. Strong no nonsense leader ready to reach across the aisle. Either way the average Illinoisan now has a voice that isn’t rich or famous.

Comment by HumpDay Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 2:14 pm
===Just talked to some Chicago-land insiders that say… ===

Well, that’s reassuring.

I’ll take this news and recalibrate accordingly, lol

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 2:16 pm
Just have to wonder if this is not a prelude to gain a higher electoral profile in the even that Sen. Bill Haine should decide to retire at the end of his term.

Comment by illini Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 2:19 pm
Illini… I bet your on it… Furthermore… The ROE’s may not be long for this state with the mess we are in.. is this his plan B to get name recognition for another office before this gov does what the one before wasn’t successful in getting rid of them for good?

Comment by Echo The Bunnyman Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 2:24 pm
Illini… maybe you are correct… get name recognition for something higher? Maybe when this gov realizes the previous one was not able to eliminate them for good… He has some ammo to now! Then he can run for something else…

Comment by Echo The Bunnyman Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 2:27 pm
Oops. Too quick. Sorry for the double!

Comment by Echo The Bunnyman Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 2:47 pm
I understand that an assistant to the regional manager in the Office of Paper Management is going to announce, soon, too.

Comment by Northsider Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 3:18 pm
Can he write a $100 million check?

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 3:54 pm
=I understand that an assistant to the regional manager in the Office of Paper Management is going to announce, soon, too.=
Sign me up for a yard sign.

Comment by tired Friday, Feb 10, 17 @ 4:29 pm